The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."